For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,471 students in Boone County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL are Seth Whitman Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School and Capron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seth Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8989 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2311 Randolph St
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Wooster St
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314
Gr: PK-4 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 W Perry St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Meehan Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Washington Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Boone County Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Gr: PK
7133 Garden Prairie Rd
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL include Seth Whitman Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School and Capron Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Boone County?
7 public preschools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Boone County include: Perry Elementary School vs. Caledonia Elementary School, Seth Whitman Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School vs. Perry Elementary School
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